Liam Payne’s 'shattered' girlfriend Kate Cassidy meets singer’s parents for first time at his funeral

AMERSHAM, ENGLAND: Kate Cassidy, the grief-stricken girlfriend of Liam Payne, was present at the singer's funeral to bid farewell to the one she called "love of my life."

In a tragic turn of events, what was meant to be a happy introduction to Liam Payne's parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, took place under the somber conditions of a funeral service at St Mary's Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

Kate Cassidy mourns Liam Payne at his funeral

Kate Cassidy, 25, attended Liam Payne's funeral on Wednesday, November 20, accompanied by their mutual friend Damian Hurley. She donned a black fur-lined coat and black sunglasses for the occasion, per The Mirror US.

She joined Payne's family and friends, along with his One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan, in laying the singer to rest during a service at a 12th-century church in the English countryside, northwest of London.

Cassidy and the singer of 'Strip That Down' were initially connected in October 2022. Despite keeping their relationship mostly private, he made occasional appearances in Cassidy's Instagram and TikTok posts.

Shortly after Payne's death on October 16, Cassidy disclosed that they had envisioned their future together just weeks prior. She shared a note on Instagram that Payne had penned, expressing his wish to become engaged and marry Cassidy within the year.

"I keep your note close, even though you told me not to look at it. It said, 'Me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged & together forever 444,'" she conveyed this through a message emphasized in her Instagram carousel post.

“My heart is shattered in ways I can’t put into words. I wish you could see the huge impact you’ve had on the world, even as it feels so dark right now,” she wrote.

Cassidy further added, “You are — because I can’t say were — my best friend, the love of my life, and everyone you touched felt just as special as I did. None of this feels real, and I can’t wrap my head around this new reality of not having you here. I’m struggling to figure out how to live in a world without you by my side."

"Together, we got to be kids again, always finding joy in the smallest things,” she went on to explain.

She ended her post by declaring her love for Payne. "Liam, I know we'll be together forever, but not in the way we had planned," she shared. "You'll always be with me. I've gained a guardian angel. I will love you for the rest of my life and beyond, carrying our dreams and memories with me everywhere I go."

Kate Cassidy faces criticism after expressing grief following Liam Payne's funeral

As Liam Payne's fans noticed Kate Cassidy grieving and expressing her emotions on Instagram, they criticized her for not appearing emotional enough.

A user wrote, "You make sad while you were really happy at Liam Payne's funeral."

Another questioned, "No tears on funeral?😢"

A added, "You smiled non-stop at your boyfriend's ceremony! you have no shame!!! Very nice!"

"She was definitely just with him for the money," a critic claimed.

A person slammed Cassidy saying, "Full make-up, outfit and that smile, oh my goodness, Kejt was looking so good🤡🤢🤮."

Conversely, Cassidy received some support from her followers during her challenging times.

One wrote, "Kate, I’m so sorry for your loss; I know this is an immense pain, but please remember that you have people around you who care and support you."

Another added, "Sorry for the sadness💔❤️🕊️."

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